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Dr Shelly Lachish
Motivated, successful data scientist with experience in both industry and the academic sector. Expertise in the management, analysis, interpretation and presentation of large, complex data. Effective and collaborative communicator. Highly proficient in technical writing, with strong organisational and project management skills. Adaptable, meticulous, diligent, and creative.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy. Disease Ecology.
School of Biological Sciences
University of Queensland
2010 - 2005
B.Sc. Ecology/Zoology (1st class Honours)
Department of Zoology and Entomology
University of Queensland
1999 - 1995
Career Summary
Data Analyst
UK Biobank
University of Oxford
current - 2019
- Provide statistical and analytical support to researchers and the epidemiology and IT sections of the UK Biobank
- Develop scripts (R, SQL, bash) to interrogate databases, automate tasks, perform analyses, and generate reports
- Prepare data pipelines to incorporate health data from electronic medical records into the resource
Daphne Jackson Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Zoology
University of Oxford
2019 - 2017
- Conducted original research and analyses on topics in ecology, population dynamics, infectious disease
- Managed, analysed, and interpreted multiple large data sets using a varied statistical and modelling techniques.
- Published and presented research papers at conferences and meetings.
- Supervised graduate and postgraduate students
Research Officer
Department of Population Health
University of Oxford
2017 - 2015
- Conducted research using survey data from the 40-year UK Medical Careers study
- Published scientific papers and government reports
- Maintained data pipelines for processing and analysing survey data
Science Writer and Editor
Freelance
Oxford, UK
2017 - 2011
- Writing in Oxford Science Blog, Living Spain Magazine, 72&Rising, Sabotage Times
- Editing for Oxford Science Editing, Edanz, private clients
Maternity Leave / Full-time Carer
N/A
Oxford, UK
2015 - 2013
Policy Writer
Mathematical Ecology Research Group
University of Oxford
2013
- Researched policies for the regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
- Produced policy brief for members of DEFRA
NERC Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Zoology
University of Oxford
2012 - 2010
- Research areas: ecology, evolution, population dynamics, infectious disease dynamics
- Managed, analysed, and interpreted large, complex data sets using varied statistical and modelling techniques.
- Published scientific papers and presented research at conferences and meetings
- Supervised graduate and postgraduate students
Scientific Publications
Teaching Experience
Stipendiary Biology Tutor
St Hilda’s College
University of Oxford
2019 - 2018
- Subjects: Ecology, statistics, disease dynamics, conservation, genetics,
- Mentored and advised students
DPhil Supervisor
Department of Zoology
University of Oxford
2012 - 2010
- Surpervised: Dr Irem Sepil and Dr Antica Culina
University Tutor
School of Biological Sciences
University of Queensland
2009 - 2007
- Subjects: Ecology, statistics, conservation, evolution, practicals
Grants and Awards
Daphne Jackson Postdoctoral Fellowship (GBP £82,000)
N/A
N/A
2017
NERC Urgency Grant (GBP £60,000)
N/A
N/A
2011
Ian Potter Research Grant (AUD $130,000)
N/A
N/A
2008
Wildlife Disease Association Doctoral Student Award (Value AUD $5,000)
N/A
N/A
2007
Australian Postgraduate Award ($50,000)
N/A
N/A
2005
Invited Seminars
“Wildlife Disease Ecology: from individuals to populations and beyond”
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CNFRS, Montpelier, Fr.
2018
“Understanding an infectious cancer”
N/A
Big Data Institute, University of Oxford
2018
“The curious case of the disappearing devil” (Steve Irwin Memorial Lecture)
N/A
University of Qld, Brisbane, Aust.
2011
“Disease impacts on wild populations”
N/A
Zoological Society of London, UK
2011
Professional Service
Commitee member: BDI Coding Committee
N/A
Big Data Institute, University of Oxford
2020 - 2019
British Ecological Society member
N/A
London, UK
2020 - 2011
Commitee member: Early Career Researcher Network
N/A
Dept. Zoology, University of Oxford
2019 - 2017
Volunteering
Volunteer display and event interpreter
Oxford Natural History Museum
Oxford, UK
2014 - 2011
Volunteer science interpreter
Big Bang Science Fair
London, UK
2014